Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Introduction: Anal fissure is second most common disease in Anorectal disorders, because of its anatomical condition. Posterior wall of ano rectal junction is relatively poorly supported by musculature on this aspect. Posterior rectal wall forms acute angle with the posterior anal canal. Fissure occurs over stretching of the epithelial lining of anal canal by the pressure of hard faecal matter, which commonly present at sites 12 & 6 o’clock and do not cross dentate line. Modern surgical techniques like manual anal dilatation, was advocated for that. But they permanently weaken the internal sphincter in associated with the risk of incontinence. Hence the proper and effective therapy is required for the treatment of Chronic anal fissure which is simple, safe and effective, without any complication, avoidance of incontinence of stool and recurrence at end of therapy. Material and Methods: One patient of chronic fissure in ano was selected. After chedana (surgical excision) of sentinel tag and sphincterotomy was done and then Seethodaka Thaila pichu was applied daily for 4 weeks. Results: Post operative fissure wound healed fast within 4 weeks of time duration. The patient got complete relief in signs and symptoms after four weeks. Follow up was done for two months and no recurrence of fissure was noted. Discussion and Conclusion: Seethodaka thaila, a Sri Lankan traditional medicated oil widely used for treatment of aseptic wounds, burns and post surgical wounds in Ayurveda was standardized according to rules and regulation of Ayurveda Pharmacopeia in Sri Lanka.

Keywords: Fissure in Ano; Parikartika; Seethodaka Thaila.

Currently world is looking towards alternative medicine or traditional Practices which are practiced widely for lifestyle disorders or for palliative care. Publicity and Marketing of Systems of traditional practices has been increased since a decade. Each System of Medicine is scientifically evident and is practiced either alone or along with Allopathy medications either on advise or by self-believing that medicines of alternate System are safe and can be taken along with modern medications. Here is a Systematic review on herbs which are used widely in traditional practices and their potential actions along with their possible interactions with drugs or pathways.

Keywords: Herb-Drug Interactions; Traditional medicine; Adverse effects.

The concept of genetics/heredity evolved from here and he says in the context of Vajikarana, Su Bahu Praja it indicates that the couple should have the best numerous progeny and social mode of conduct also plays a crucial role in genetics. Now in present scenario modern genetics also accepted that the couple who has good intellect can have more than one child. This increases the growth of country and literacy. The incidence of gene related disorders and developmental fetal defects are growing day by day due to various changes in the lifestyle of individuals, environmental changes and due to various other factors. Genetics plays an important role in human life it states that every individual is different in physical characteristics and mental behaviour; all these are based on the genes which carry them. Even the gene influences the person from susceptibility to various disorders. The importance of such individual variations in health and disease is an important basic principle of Ayurveda which is explained by Acharya Charaka. In this present study the concept of genetics given by Acharya Charaka in Atulyagotriya Sharir Adhyaya will be interpreted with the present concept of genetics, detail consequences of above said factors and to educate the families because most of who are practicing these marriages are illiterate hence the proper guidance related to hazards of consanguineous marriages on health of the progeny has to be explained to them. This study would help to bring to light the concepts related to various branches of genetics described in Charaka Samhita and may bring newer concepts which can be useful in the prevention of such cases to reduce the burden of genetic and developmental diseases in the society.

Keywords: Atulyagotriya; Genetics; Progeny; Consanguineous marriage congenital anomalies.

Mankind has been concerned about their health, protection from evils of diseases and suffering since the dawn of civilization. Since then they started to practice yoga which cures various health disorders and brings peace to the mind. Here an attempt has been made to collect available data related to yoga with respect to holistic health.

Keywords: Yoga; Holistic health; Mind.

Obesity is one of the main public health problems in the world, being considering a disease which worries due to social, psychological and metabolic issues. Even increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, some cancers, high blood pressure, breathing difficulties, disorders on the locomotor system and dyslipidemia beyond psychopathological disorders such as depression and binge eating. To treat such is very difficult as it require prolonged period of medicine to reduce its effect in such cases Ayurvedic medicine helps in reducing the complaints along with the life style modification in another hand here an attempt is made to evaluate effect of Khadiradi Yoga with Madhu in the patients of Sthaulya with 30 patients of Sthaulya and were treated with Khadiradi Yoga compound administered orally in the dose of 1 karsha (12 gm) once a day with madhu early morning on empty stomach for the duration of 90 days with follow-up for 3 months & analysis was done in that effects of khadiradi yoga showed markedly better reduction in weight, BMI and other signs and symptoms in the patients of Sthaulya.

Keywords: Khadiradi Yoga compound; Madhu Obesity; Sthaulya.